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early warning

British

noun

advance notice of some impending event or development

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early warning

Slipping is an early warning, years before it becomes a problem, while you still have every option to adjust.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026

Researchers have figured out how to develop hurricane warnings, tsunami warnings, even an earthquake early warning system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

The WMO said it was stepping up early warning support to help guide preparedness, especially in climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and health.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

This year's training has just started for the latest monitoring volunteers in a bid to expand the early warning system even further.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

The early warning system worked perfectly in Fukushima prefecture.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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